Wyoming Constitution

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Location: Northwestern United States

Population: 580,000 

Date of Constitution: 1889, most recent amendment was 2008

Key Facts: 10th largest state in terms of territory, 50th in terms of population

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State of Wyoming. 1889. "Wyoming Constitution." Cheyenne, WY.

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